Each sentence given below contains an incomplete phrasal verb. Complete the expression by supplying a suitable preposition or adverb particle.
1She puts ............... a small amount every month towards her retirement.
Wrong!
Use "by" because "put by" means to save money for later.
2The meeting has been put ............... until Thursday.
Wrong!
Use "off" because "put off" means to postpone something.
3He is just putting ............... an act to win your sympathy.
Wrong!
Use "on" because "put on an act" means to pretend.
4I cannot put ............... this heat.
Wrong!
Use "up with" because "put up with" means to tolerate something unpleasant.
5The firemen worked hard to put ............... the fire.
Wrong!
Use "out" because "put out" means to extinguish a fire.
6Could you put me ............... to the manager?
Wrong!
Use "through" because "put someone through to someone" means to connect them by phone.
7Don't forget to put the lights ............... when you leave.
Wrong!
Use "out" because "put the lights out" means to switch the lights off.
8I am sorry to have to put you ............... this.
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Use "through" because "put someone through something" means to make them experience something difficult.
9You need good communication skills to be able to put your message ...............
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Use "across" because "put a message across" means to communicate it clearly.
10My professor has agreed to put a good word ............... for me.
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Use "in" because "put a good word in for someone" means to recommend or support them.
11You had better put your coat ............... before going out. It is very cold outside.
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Use "on" because "put on" means to dress yourself in clothing.
12Everybody liked the suggestion put ............... by Susie.
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Use "forward" because "put forward" means to suggest something for discussion.
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- She puts by a small amount every month towards her retirement.
- The meeting has been put off until Thursday.
- He is just putting on an act to win your sympathy.
- I cannot put up with this heat.
- The firemen worked hard to put out the fire.
- Could you put me through to the manager?
- Don’t forget to put the lights out when you leave.
- I am sorry to have to put you through this.
- You need good communication skills to be able to put your message across.
- My professor has agreed to put a good word in for me.
- You had better put your coat on before going out. It is very cold outside.
- Everybody liked the suggestion put forward by Susie.